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Engine Operator’s Manual

Engine Operator’s Manual

LV148EA/LV195EA 

 

Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions.........................................ii

I. General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1

II. How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3

III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4

V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 7

VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 13

VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 13

VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 21

IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 22

X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 24

XI. Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... 24

California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 24
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 25

XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 30

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Summary of Contents for LV148EA

Page 1: ...and Short Term Storage 13 VII Maintenance 13 VIII Transporting Your Engine 21 IX Storing Your Engine 22 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI Maintenance Intervals 24 California US EPA Emis...

Page 2: ...for your personal safety Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating maintenance components and safety instructions Notice Regar...

Page 3: ...d dispense fuel Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT p...

Page 4: ...rting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figure 2 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arc...

Page 5: ...al understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and or engine emission control systems yourself a Technician s Handbook is available from your Authorized Tec...

Page 6: ...heck oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick or to point...

Page 7: ...ecurely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines with a dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick instructions on page 14 II Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug If your engin...

Page 8: ...ing an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel slowly being careful to avoid spilling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing 5 Replace anti spla...

Page 9: ...ctions below A Engine Sections with Electric Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 3 I Primer Bulb Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure eng...

Page 10: ...ter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine 5 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again 6 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch...

Page 11: ...malfunction 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 17 NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 sec...

Page 12: ...of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 4 I Primer Bulb Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine thrott...

Page 13: ...gine after a short shutdown move engine throttle control to FAST position instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 21 22 and 23 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Operate...

Page 14: ...tarter cord handle See Figure 25 a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return rope slowly to original...

Page 15: ...below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 29 Disconnect batt...

Page 16: ...ure 31 2 Be sure gas cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 32 3 Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up See Figure 33 4 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fi...

Page 17: ...Tecumseh Oil 11 Wipe away any spilled oil 12 Install oil fill cap dipstick Tighten securely See Figure 34 13 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figures 35 and 36...

Page 18: ...s cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 40 3 Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 41 4 Clean area around oil drain...

Page 19: ...y See Figure 42 11 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figures 43 and 44 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructio...

Page 20: ...t need to determine the type of air cleaner on your engine Your engine will be equipped with one of the following air cleaners Type A B C D or E Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resem...

Page 21: ...body where applicable 5 Push cover downward on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely IV Removal and Installation Type B Air Cleaner 1 Remove cover by pulling tab A away from body wh...

Page 22: ...d around flange VI Removal and Installation Type D Air Cleaner 1 Remove cover by pulling tab A away from body while lifting cover upward See Figure 51 2 Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accu...

Page 23: ...injury or death as a result of contact with the mower blade DO NOT interfere with or bypass this mechanism Parts of the mechanism may be subject to wear and must be checked once a year by an Authorize...

Page 24: ...ts a clogged fuel system and will void your warranty Prepare the fuel for extended storage See B Extended Storage instructions on page 23 Afterward continue reading instructions below If you operate t...

Page 25: ...h the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 54 Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter Turn off all engine switches Remove i...

Page 26: ...ng Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to exte...

Page 27: ...______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1 Clean Foam Filter Date____...

Page 28: ...te_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Pa...

Page 29: ...181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 27 NOTES...

Page 30: ...f road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exis...

Page 31: ...to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsect...

Page 32: ...the engine model number on the Important Engine Information decal One letter in the engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis A B C D E H K or M and that letter is your engine warranty ca...

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